Roland JP-8080: Trance like we're back in 1999!

Another blue synth on the channel! Lets take a look and listen at the Roland JP-8080 and create a classic late 90s trance track.
The JP-8080 is the rack version of the JP-8000, Roland's first venture into virtual analog. Its a pretty great synth overall but it got its place in dance music history thanks to the 'super saw' oscillator.
100s of trance classics were made using this synth, does it still have the same magic 25 years later?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:59 A bit of history
1:59 Sound demos, presets and newly created patches
9:21 JP-8080 features
11:52 Creating trance like we're back in 1999
12:03 Bass base and timely bass
12:52 Out of the blue
13:32 Trancy pads
15:04 Massive super saw trance lead
16:16 Make some noise
16:45 The finished track
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[@Jimbo386000]

The sound of this synth just triggers this primal feeling in me. Like the strongest feeling of nostalgia. This synth made my childhood.

[@qpSubZeroqp]

I feel the same way! 😁

[@HatredPrime]

Behringer gonna copy it but with analogue filters

[@HatredPrime]

@@synthetic24 I am guessing bigger version is in works. Yes, small version sounds different because signal Path is different.

[@FormulaXFD]

Man I wish you did a masterclass on Classic Trance production.

[@rabmccudden683]

I’d watch every episode. A few times probably 😅

[@geibre]

Yes yes yes, id buy it instantly

[@bonkbonk92]

Yes!! I would learn keyboard and pay for such a master class just to be able to compose music like that!

[@gianmartial]

Stupid Arpeggio and gate sounds.. wtf

[@Stopinvadingmyhardware]

A droning piano and four on the floor.

[@SSJfraz]

Does it still have the same magic 25 years later? YES!

[@castielvargastv7931]

I never was a trance fan but if i hear it now i would like to hear trance🤣 its funny how you change your mind over the years,

[@slipknot73745]

"I used to be very active in the trance scene" *googles "Estuera" > Jonas Steur* Woah shit man, what's up!!! Always cranked your stuff on ASOT's or YT back in the day. Glad to see you're doing well. College and adulthood caught up with me. Flash forward to 2022 and I'm sitting in front of my own 8080 watching the man himself program! Cheers!

[@Estuera]

Time flies 😁

[@bonkbonk92]

It's sad that so much trance music has become so cheap now. This type of sound was how I was introduced to trance as a kid and loved it. I could rock out to it or even fall asleep to it. Didn't matter, I just couldn't get enough! Then it seems like around 2010 almost everyone started composing this new crap. Even artists from before then went and changed their style. Thank you for this! It brings back so many pleasant memories!

[@leaningtower73]

Yeah! So many trance producers changed their style. So sad :(

[@outerspacebass]

Speaking of cheap. I sure was looking forward to getting my hands on the behringer micro synth designed to emulate the jp8000 for $50 🤑

[@badhombres1190]

@@outerspacebass tell me if u ever get it

[@davidperry4013]

There are still really good progressive trance songs with heavy stabbing detuned super saw. The 1990s and 2000s Trance is the original gaming EDM music.

[@russianvoodoo]

You even reconstructed the classic 90s trance music video with meaningless running and such. Authentic. Bravo;)

[@Estuera]

Unfortunately I couldn't get good footage of running with a suitcase 😬

[@TranceElevation]

@@Estuera haha, you forgot to add getting off some train or metro :D

[@DJCrimeSkeleton]

The store was about to close and they needed something. The trance video story that I live everyday

[@aerofoilmusic]

Haha yes the ‘nostalgic’ pointless running.

[@cereal-g8356]

running is never meaningless hahaha

[@GregoryDumont2]

Thanks for sharing this ❤I think that 1998-2005 really was the Golden Age of Trance. So many legendary tracks were released during that period: 1998, LED There Be Light, Carte Blanche, Madagascar, Greece 2000, For An Angel, Halcyon, Gouryella, Flaming June, Seven Cities, Open Our Eyes, Out of the Blue, Superstring....... Too many to mention! Loved that era. Wish we could bring it back!

[@MattGreerMusic]

Halcyon came out in '92. Tells you how ahead of its time that tune was, eh?

[@GregoryDumont2]

@@MattGreerMusic Except I was talking about Halcyon by Chicane, not Halcyon by Orbital ;)

[@bcastromusic]

ideally need to start pre-supersaw... the land of samples, jv-1080's & discarded analog gear... Suggestions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITVf4B9q8lsmLs [Man With No Name - Floor-Essence (Dayglo Mix)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqimp2imfNCJjbs [The Dream Traveler -Time (Original Mix)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nXh5Zvra93nJI [Moonman (Ferry Corsten) - Galaxia] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZatkqKJgKuBgpY [Utah Saints - Star (Red Jerry Remix)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZSnhJWKgrGZiLM [Tenth Chapter - Wired (The Stonk Remix)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLbfqxtlt-qe5I [Scubadevils - Celestial Symphony (Original Mix)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqiQl4qnlM6FjrM [Speedy J - The Fun Equations] kzbin.info/www/bejne/imKaaXephq1_etU [Orbital - Semi-Detached] kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfYp3yjbNGrfdU [Cosmic Baby - Space Track] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCXm6KlpK1oqsk [DJ Misjah & DJ Tim - Access (Original Mix)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vOf4N7Ys6FoMk [Paul Van Dyk - Today (Trance Ambient Mix) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ26mHaFrdp6p8U [Man With No Name - Paint A Picture (Colourama Dub)] kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5nCm2eKpJmiqLc [Humate & Rabbit In The Moon - East (The Opium Den Mix)] - any early pvd, sasha, bt, oliver lieb

[@shala_shashka]

Seven Cities is a killer track. I also love Saltwater by Chicane, it sounds so atmospheric.

[@PendelSteven]

L.E.D. There be Light released in 2008

[@mirr1984]

That 90s inspired music video was a nice touch. JP-8080 defined trance.

[@hemlock3088]

Im blown away at what a power house this thing is. The sound you crave at your finger tips..

[@etainafuzz]

I remember going into the music store all of the time just to play with the JP-8000. I wanted one SO badly when they came out, but couldn't afford one. Around 2002 or so a friend of mine had one and wanted to trade it. He wanted the MC909 Groovebox. I said done and bought one off of ebay and traded him for his JP-8000. I still have it. Don't think I will ever get rid of it. I certainly never used it for trance despite also writing electronic music. The JP-8000 also had the ability to create really dark and interesting sounds and that's why I wanted it.

[@vapemcvaperson]

You hit the nail on the head. Same for me (I've owned 2 now) I never used it for happy ethereal string pads trance but I used it for amazing dark bass lines that morphed and thick leads and pads and many evil risers, drops and sound design in general plus that feedback knob on a midi synced clock in the delay fx section is awesome!

[@sydneymeanstreet]

Iconic synth. Like it or not Roland really helped define the genre with the 8000. The rack model looks a bit sturdier than my keyboard, with its plasticky case and wobbly knobs, but both of them share that lovely blue/black/orange panel.

[@markstevens5442]

The Rack model also had more Polyphony than the Keyboard version :)

[@scootercommuter3029]

This and the Access Virus were the trance lead monsters. I always wanted one in the 90's but couldn't afford any of the gear as a kid. Instead just made badly mixed trance tracks in early Fruity Loops (before it was known as FL Studio).

[@rm-studios]

I hear you dude

[@obbekjaer]

Oh man, hearing Out of the blue again. I used to listen so much to whatever Ferry Corsten would release :)

[@dstolbov88]

Armin shed tears watching this video, I love these sounds with all my heart, trance is divine music!

[@lundsweden]

I still like these synths... they have a great, distinctive sound and are easy to use!

[@DJCrimeSkeleton]

I hated trance back then but this sound is lovely nostalgia, but can now appreciate the euphoric feels it gives. Undeniable power that informs so much of today’s music.

[@kozegwaard2264]

I could not agree more. Being able to make ‘just 4 to the floor’ music that is even interesting to people who do not dance (like me) is a real gift. It is all about using the layers of sound to tell a story. Not only going for the ‘climax to drum roll to kick+bass’ trick…

[@pricejoss]

God I miss the 90s. Great track! It was like being there again.

[@dercrispmeister]

I love how there are people running in the video . That always seemed to be the case in those trance videos . People running in slow motion and nobody knows why or where ! :)

[@Estuera]

Usually with a suitcase 😁 (but couldn't find good stock footage for that)

[@systemfan8]

13:07 that L-Vee/Airwave mood🔥

[@KCinSD84]

Ahhh...the good ol' days.

[@uly1981]

That was my unaffordable dream synth back in the 90s!

[@distantidentitymusic]

I’m still having my JP-8000 and making some Trance banging 🎛 thanks for the video 📼

[@novictim]

The acid patch at 5:30 is AMAZIIING

[@LB-pp7pu]

This video and sound brings so many memories. I was 17 in 1999, I was already into the early 90's euro/italo dance (I'm italian) and I remember hearing those new mindblowing sounds in the late 90's/early 00's dance songs. Great video as usual, always a pleasure to watch

[@belperite]

I was 20 in 1999. Absolute privilege to be clubbing in the 90s.

[@marcelb7259]

They are so many classic analog sounds in this unit. The potential is way above producing trance. Thank for the beautiful demo. Cheers from Canada.

[@treintaceroseis4763]

Thanks Jonas. I have really traveled back in time with this track. Tons of good memories

[@Devilsou]

Mr Jonas doing a JP 8080 tour is like a dream! How about some breakdown of some of your classics some day?

[@ouatedephoque]

I really like this kind of euphoric Trance. You made a great demonstration of this legendary synth ! I hope Roland will soon release a vsti version of it !

[@derkmull3286]

Run Jonas, RUN! See you on Sunday, in June😉

[@britzman9905]

This sounds incredible. Such a beautiful machine

[@jasonlogan5622]

Yep. I wouldn't say I was there in the Dutch clubs, but I do remember this stuff turning up on the radio and at parties and this is could easily have been a track from back in the day! Nicely done

[@jasonlogan5622]

This comment was supposed to be on the Happy Hardcore video. KZbin switched over to the next one in the playlist before I had noticed. (my comment still stands)

[@ten70four24]

Wow - good to hear all these tracks in 2023! Brings back some good memories!

[@strayoburg]

This beautiful synth never been overused.

[@caleblaughlin8351]

And with the F-ing 90’s visuals too! Man, you nailed it! So good I had to watch it twice.

[@holicool]

Your positive vibes, your vast musical knowledge, your attention to details --> all of this makes your videos highly enjoyable :) Keep up the great work!

[@danking990]

Jonas Its so Good to have you back! And I’m soooo happy you did a video about the incredible 8080! I guess I’m gonna jam on it after a while

[@mkh7960]

Hey just wanted to say - this video made me get a JP8080. There’s really no other way to get that classic sound, and this synth can do so much. Those early VAs had so much character

[@Estuera]

Hope you'll have a lot of fun with it!

[@MariooDisco]

Lovely, poweful and sooo nostalgic🥰

[@wrmusic8736]

My most favorite supersaws of the era were certainly the ones by Push and I appreciate the reference among patch demos ;)

[@ragnid]

Totally Push and also Rank 1 :))

[@emphatic001]

Always a treat to see new content from you, Jonas. Good effort in this video.

[@MalibuNoir]

Nice video !! Throwbacks are always cool

[@user-pl3he7eo6g]

Watching 90s trance production is like some form of ASMR lol

[@jzero4813]

That's why it's called trance. ;)

[@rabmccudden683]

Great video as always. Loved the track. What a beast that synth is 😇

[@paulthomann5544]

i miss my JP-8080 :) thanks for letting me hear it again

[@Zesserie]

love my JP8K to bits, tried many VSTs and VAs like the AN1x, but it never scratched that itch. until the JP8K that is, the hands on feel and the sound of it, people used to hate it for the aliasing and stuff but thats the charm with it's sound :D

[@anaghaom]

The final track is perfect. Thanks for this.

[@MXVDJ]

What a banger, especially love those layered pads in the break ❤️

[@alexanderascha]

I really enjoy your videos man! Bedankt!

[@AleScala]

Every synth brings back so many memories... I'm not sure I can handle all of them ;) Thanks for this trip down the memory lane!

[@bhamadicharef]

So many recognizable tracks ... Thanks !

[@mysterio77690]

Very interesting and well done presentation - Awesome trancy track!

[@pzedozmusic]

One of my first synths, still got it. Sounds great. Thank you for your videos.

[@Thought-Forms]

Great to see you back! Amazing classic sound on the 8080, would love to get a hold of one.

[@YASIR.K]

it is so great and fun to see your videos on your KZbin channel

[@EdgyNumber1]

Hitting me with nostalgia vibes there!!! The retro style video is a nice touch!

[@FedericoBudassi]

hey!!! so happy you're back! I was missing your videos so much!

[@InternetThe]

Some of the best music production content out there. Always a pleasure to watch your stuff!

[@VladoT]

Yesss! Waited long for this, even aquired more synths in the meantime.

[@oooo4861]

Nice video and synth demo!

[@LovevonMelenEkman]

This was all really lovely ✨

[@Rolanoid]

Fabulous synth

[@FerboseSounds]

Love the trancey pads!

[@marc-oliviergiguere3290]

You're awesome man. Thanks for sharing all this! I've been a fan of yours for the past 25 years ;)

[@danwentz]

0:46 Honestly I think this is one of the major synths that Roland has completely forgotten about. I've actually written them directly suggesting they bring back the JP, either in hardware or include on Roland Cloud. From what I'm told they are considering it!

[@AxelDoorman]

Oh yes Sir. You made me feel 17 again. Such a versatile and lovely synth. I already have the AN1X and would love to have to JP8080 to accompany it.

[@cunnyfunt30]

That track is awesome, you have so much musical talent. Everything from your drums to your leads are outstanding.

[@4polelowpass]

I used to have a JP-8080 myself. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@MichaelLoda]

Another awesome video! I love the JP8000, wish I had it…

[@stub8213]

The Superdeep Sweep patch makes me want to buy this classic immediately.

[@jutjup4731]

Hope the JP-8000 will be available in Roland Cloud one day. The envelopes were quite „clicky“ for my taste.

[@Estuera]

Very clicky envelopes, that's a fact. In the Zenelogy synth you actually already can find a supersaw oscillator (not sure about the feedback one). Combined with the EQ and chorus you can actually already get quite close to the JP-8000/8080 sound. Seems like everything is in place for Roland to do a proper JP-8000 in the cloud so I wouldn't be surprised if they do one at a certain point.

[@kool-movies]

@@Estuera thanks will try it out

[@djcvmusic1]

This was asked many years ago I doubt we will see this soon its not on the priority list I guess.

[@Death_By_Media]

Yes the Zenology plug-in is quite capable of doing most of what the JP8XX series did with its Supersaw OSC and ENV options , bonus it has a good Alpha Juno OSC as well as better filters . Bad side I hate subscriptions , but with consumers being paying beta testers and DAW and hardware upgrades breaking plugins And payed upgrades like Arturia and Korg etc. to fix bugs I’m already renting anyway so might as well . Alternatively the BleepStreet Sunrizer on iOS is pretty good ...and they make a VSTi version though I don’t have it and only recently became aware that it existed in the desktop world too , but if it’s as good as the iOS version might be worth looking into if you’re on Mac .

[@IanWaugh]

Awesome track! Also really like the sound/Trance riff examples at the beginning. Very impressive 👍

[@Quortoum]

It’s so classic, nostalgic and awesome!)

[@valentinsurner]

Woohooo you are back, and finally with the 8080 💥. Top job as always 🙌🏻

[@urbexindigo5164]

Old school all day for me! You nailed it again Jonas 🙂I had the 8000 and 8080 for a while now I want one back!! haha. I still have the Virus B and AN1X.

[@user-pf4zb6bv9e]

For me jp 8080 always will be the future

[@roberttodd2414]

wonderful synth and sounds (pad at 4:30 love). Lucky enough to own one in pretty much mint condition like this also. Hope to see more of this classic trance stuff here. Great memories. Thanks

[@guidovannes8388]

Really good representation of the JP-8080. This brings me back to the smell of fresh new vinyl's and looking for the golden trance records in the record store. Awesome composition at the end, thanks for sharing!

[@outerspacebass]

Awesome video. I like the combination of nostalgia from the hardware and your competency in production generally but also era specific application.

[@bloodnokgoon5020]

I would LOVE to learn how to do this kind of thing one day. Creating my own music like trance and ambient would be amazing - loads of nostalgia from those JP8080 sounds, takes me right back to the 90s. So cool 😎👍❤

[@BLAZE45]

one of my favorite synths

[@J0Min]

Great video , like always 👌

[@dawidgugala6151]

This channel is gold!

[@MrPegekh]

Your classical trance music is all compatible with the biggest 90 songs! The sound of the rhythm and mixing is very nice! Thanks for making these videos! Do not stop!

[@somedude1956]

Nostalgia over load dude, love it!

[@rowanjones3476]

Takes me back. Really was trance in a box! You totally captured the sound of that era in the track you made. Wouldn’t sound at all out of place in a big name set once you add the ‘played it every night for 6 months’ vinyl effect.

[@nevesomost_music]

Wow!!!) This is a real Classic Trance!) Love this track! And thanks!)))

[@StudioMargalima]

This is exactly the sound, bravo, should release this track man! The running couple/people theme and the moving skies is also just so late 90s/early 00's

[@mickdtd]

Killer track! The vibe is spot on. Would've done very well back in the day! Keep up the awesome work!

[@kabulentnought]

I picked one of these up a few months ago and it was like owning an artifact of my childhood, heaven in a blue box. The JP-8000/8080 always had this ethereal, otherworldly, almost emotional sound to it heard in tracks from 4 Strings, Faithless, Darude, Armin Van Buuren, etc. And while it is the "de facto" trance synth it makes a good supplement for other genres too (as you demonstrated with that epic Alpha Juno hoover recreation at 7:40). The JP is absolutely timeless

[@larsgustav.gudbrandsen]

Awesome video! Just had a listen through Out of the blue (the whole album) by System F the other day, and it takes me right back.

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

Dear all that is unholy. This is literally all the trance records I collected from 1998 to 2003.

[@RyanMasterson83]

Great track finishing it up!

[@eeemaster]

This almost sounds like the Big Club music from 99-2000. Like Lasgo or anything remixed by Green Court. I always considered that Big Room Club Dance. Not Trance like AVB, PVD and System F. Great video.

[@bajerle]

Hahahahh the video mix is spot on!!! Joy to watch!

[@maninblack9000]

I have two Roland JP8000 and any more virtual Snth's from the 90's...

[@ZenithMusicNet]

A defining synth for a musical genre, love it! This was the main synth in the early Ferry Corsten discography, but also used by so many others. The JP-8000 doesn't always get the credit and attention it deserves, great video!

[@frederikjacob1985]

Do not forget M.i.k.e. Push. He and Ferry used a lot the JP 8000 in those years!

[@supermahmoud]

The JP-8000, my favorite beast ! Thank you very much for this amazing video, the rack version is also interesting in a certain way !

[@Absalohm]

How I miss Trance sounding like this. Great video as always Jonas :) Wish I could have half of your talent to make such great music

[@remuted8656]

I am in awe about how much you know and wish i could someday be this knowledgable